Bilingual HR Manager
About Ruggable:
Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!
Job Summary:
Ruggable is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support our LA manufacturing site. This role will serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership while remaining hands-on with day-to-day HR operations for both hourly and salaried employees. You’ll play a key role in driving engagement, supporting leaders, and ensuring compliance across the employee lifecycle.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys being onsite with frontline teams.
What You’ll Do:
Employee Lifecycle Management
Own and oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for hourly and salaried employees
Partner with Talent Acquisition on staffing needs, job postings, interviews, and hiring support
Coordinate plant tours, interviews, and first-day onboarding experiences
Communicate company policies, handbook updates, benefits programs, and HR initiatives
Support and execute HR and talent initiatives aligned with business objectives
Manage relationships with staffing agencies and oversee temp-to-perm conversions
Employee Relations & Engagement
Serve as primary HR partner for hourly and salaried employees
Coach leaders on performance management, investigations, corrective action, and conflict resolution
Handle sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality
Measure employee morale and recommend strategies to improve engagement and retention
Identify training needs and coordinate leadership and employee development programs
Lead and support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and site events
Compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Administer workers’ compensation claims, documentation, and reporting
Support workplace investigations in partnership with Legal
Maintain HR SOPs and ensure consistent application across the site
Partner with Safety leadership on incident investigations and training
Data Management & Reporting
Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS
Process employment changes (promotions, transfers, terminations, LOAs)
Audit timecards and partner with Payroll and agencies for accuracy
Prepare HR metrics, reports, and insights for leadership
Provide workforce data to support planning and decision-making
Partnership & Collaboration
Act as trusted HR advisor to plant leadership
Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, Legal, Benefits, and Corporate HR
Support site change initiatives and process improvements
What You’ll Need to Have:
Required:
7+ years of progressive HR experience (manufacturing strongly preferred)
Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance (OSHA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Workers Comp, etc.)
Proven experience handling employee relations and investigations
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of discretion and professionalism
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Preferred:
Experience supporting hourly manufacturing populations
Start-up or high-growth environment experience
Proficiency with Paylocity or similar HRIS
Experience partnering closely with plant leadership
Compensation:
$90,000 - $100,000 per year base salary
An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan
At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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